Menacing Bee Creature in the UK

timmybugboy
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Menacing Bee Creature in the UK Sept 7, 2021 2:45:44 GMT -8

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Post by timmybugboy on Sept 7, 2021 2:45:44 GMT -8

Hi, I found this large bee looking thing on a buddleia in Worcestershire, UK. It has a proboscis and was drinking nectar. About one inch in length.

Does anyone know what this strange insect is? Could it be a bee-hornet hybrid, or the winged insects mentioned in revelations? I was pretty scared

Last Edit: Sept 7, 2021 2:47:21 GMT -8 by timmybugboy

wollastoni Moderator Posts: 2,390 Country: France	Menacing Bee Creature in the UK Sept 7, 2021 3:45:24 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by wollastoni on Sept 7, 2021 3:45:24 GMT -8 It is a peaceful fly : Volucella zonaria. They mimics hornet in order not to get eaten by birds. Common in W. Europe.
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timmybugboy New Member Posts: 2	Menacing Bee Creature in the UK Sept 7, 2021 5:44:35 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by timmybugboy on Sept 7, 2021 5:44:35 GMT -8 Thanks! I was about to call an exorcist

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